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Ted Martinez

Ted Martinez - May 5, 1951 ~ November 17, 2021 (age 70)


Melinda Dupuis

Melinda Dupuis - April 12, 1963 ~ November 18, 2021 (age 58)


Vickie S. Esparza

Vickie S. Esparza - March 22, 1931 ~ November 19, 2021 (age 90)



City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, Aug. 5.


New Mexico continues clean energy push as solar panel supplier China ramps up coal production to meet shortages

Power shortages across many provinces have forced the Chinese government to order its coal mines to produce as much coal as possible to prepare for winter.


Colorado governor Polis pans New Mexico mask mandate as ineffective

As the mask debate continues, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis brings up New Mexico and points out its rise in COVID-19 numbers, supporting his belief that masks are of no help and, therefore, he won't be requiring masks any sooner.


New Mexico exports 'barreling' toward a record, but Lujan Grisham's economic management slammed by Santa Fe GOP head

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is getting credit for the uptick following a report that News Mexico exports just might set a record this year, but the founder of a group working for her ouster is having none of it.


Lujan Grisham urges New Mexicans to get vaccinated amid 'serious' uptick in nursing home cases

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is pleading with New Mexicans to get vaccinated against COVID less than a week after the state opened COVID-19 booster eligibility to all adults and extended its mask mandate


Rising metal prices attributed to push for green energy

As politicians become more entrenched in their motivation to implement green energy proposals as a way to address climate change, some experts are warning that these policies could drive metal prices to unprecedented levels, which are likely to result in higher prices for consumers.


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, June 28.


City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 2.


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Wednesday, June 16.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, June 21.


City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Tuesday, Nov. 2.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board will meet at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23.


Lobos' 'really nervous' Cumber winner of women's hoops' inaugural Mountain West Freshman of the Week

A freshman member of the New Mexico Lobos women’s basketball team is the new Mountain West Freshman of the Week honor’s first winner.


'Encouraged': Lujan commends Biden's plans to block new oil or gas drilling in Chaco Culture National Historical Park 'to protect this very sacred place'

The Biden administration recently announced plans to block any new oil or gas leasing around Chaco Culture National Historical Park for the next two years.


Albuquerque Police, FBI seek information on San Mateo Walmart robbery

The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking information from the public concerning a suspect that recently robbed a bank inside of the Walmart Supercenter located on San Mateo Blvd.


More Bernalillo landlords declining Section 8 vouchers; county leaders say 'we have no control over that'

More landlords are declining Section 8 vouchers, and Bernalillo County leaders say their hands are tied when it comes to the situation.